Cosmos Group – Big Book Steps Study – Open Recovery Meeting

Friday 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm

Big Book Study aims to clarify AA’s textbook

The Friday night Big Book study at Cotton Tree is designed to increase participants understanding of the principles of AA’s 12 Step Program of recovery but is not designed to replace one-on-one sponsorship.

In a classroom setting, experienced members lead participants through the 12 Steps outlined in the basic text book, “Alcoholics Anonymous”. The aim is to introduce members to the precise, specific, clear-cut directions on how to recover from the seemingly hopeless state of mind and body that is the disease of alcoholism.

The weekly sessions explore the book’s Preface, The Forwards, The Doctor’s Opinion and the first seven chapters, finishing with Chapter 7 “Working With Others” (step 12).

Increased understanding of the 12 Step Program is the goal, so completing the entire cycle usually takes from 6 – 7 months, based on weekly meetings. On completion, sessions recommence at the beginning of book.

Beginning with the next series, a “Big Book Steps Workbook” will be available to participants. It will assist members in studying and working though the Basic Text Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, either with a sponsor or in our formal book study sessions.

Collaboration and co-operation between AA and Al-Anon is growing significantly on the Sunshine Coast with news the Cosmos Group venue at Cotton Tree will soon host separate yet simultaneous Al-Anon and AA meetings, Friday evenings, 7.45 – 9.00 pm.

The “One-Stop Shop” meetings will enable Sunshine Coast families to discover recovery at the same venue and time, yet in separate rooms. The concurrent meetings are designed to nurture increased Unity, Fellowship and understanding between AA and Al-Anon members. Discussions before and after the simultaneous meetings promise to be a highlight. Please pass on this news to other members.

Our weekly Friday evening Big Book Steps Study continues to be followed by an Open Recovery meeting from 7.45 until 9.00 pm. So come along and join us to better understand our recovery program. Join us for some fellowship as we share our second half of the meeting over a coffee and refreshments with our sister fellowship Al-Anon.

Our group conducts a regular group conscience meeting on the last Friday of every month after the meeting commencing at 9.15 pm, members are encouraged to join us and get involved in all aspects of AA service work.

For all those budding students of the Alcoholics Anonymous Basic Text Book, the Cosmos Big Book Steps Study recommenced the next series at the beginning of the our text book. Pass on to all members, especially new members. Come along and join us as we trudge the road of happy destiny. Bring your book, highlight pens, open mind and experience.

Collaboration and co-operation between AA and Al-Anon is growing significantly on the Sunshine Coast with news the Cosmos Group venue at Cotton Tree will now host separate yet simultaneous Al-Anon and AA meetings, Friday evenings, 7.45 – 9.00pm.

The “One-Stop Shop” meetings will enable Sunshine Coast families to discover recovery at the same venue and time, yet in separate rooms. The concurrent meetings are designed to nurture increased Unity, Fellowship and understanding between AA and Al-Anon members. Discussions before and after the simultaneous meetings promise to be a highlight. Please pass on this news to other members